Law Enforcement & Firefighting at Mississippi Valley State University
If you plan to study Law Enforcement & Firefighting, you may want to check out the program at Mississippi Valley State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Mississippi Valley State University is in Itta Bena, MS.
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Online & Distance Learning at Mississippi Valley State University
Many students take online classes at Mississippi Valley State University. Of 2,205 students, 295 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,039 (47%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates from Mississippi Valley State University
Students who complete Mississippi Valley State University’s Law Enforcement & Firefighting program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $22,192 |
| 3 years | $28,508 |
| 4 years | $34,310 |
| 5 years | $35,770 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates from Mississippi Valley State University earn a median of $34,310, compared with $29,777 for all Mississippi Valley State University graduates — about 15% higher than the school-wide median.
Best-Paid Careers for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates
Graduates of the Law Enforcement & Firefighting program at Mississippi Valley State University pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Law Enforcement & Firefighting majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Information Technology Project Managers | $124,655 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Environmental Compliance Inspectors | $119,630 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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